Installing new plug/switch in garage
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Installing new plug/switch in garage
I am going to be installing a new plug/switch combo to replace an existing one in my old apartment garage.
There are 4 garages that all seem to run on the same main line. ONE garage has a GFCI outlet that gets thrown when there is a problem in any of them.
I really do not have easy access to the breaker box that controls the main power to the garages. I do have access to the GFCI breaker. So my question is.....with just the GFCI breaker off, is it safe to install the new outlets. Thanks for any info!
There are 4 garages that all seem to run on the same main line. ONE garage has a GFCI outlet that gets thrown when there is a problem in any of them.
I really do not have easy access to the breaker box that controls the main power to the garages. I do have access to the GFCI breaker. So my question is.....with just the GFCI breaker off, is it safe to install the new outlets. Thanks for any info!
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Yes it is safe. But, make sure nobody resets the GFCI while you are working on it. Put a sign over it or something..
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Why don't you have access to the breaker box? Do you own this unit or rent it? If you rent it there is a liability issue involved if you do any electrical work. Do you have the landlord's permission?
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I really do not have easy access to the breaker box that controls the main power to the garages. I do have access to the GFCI breaker.
#7
From the sound of it you shouldn't be doing any work because you rent. If there was a fire, even if not really due to your work the insurance agency could blame you and everyone wood sue you. If anyone was injured you could face criminal charges.